There's a tent encampment, winter skills seminars, Arctic film festival and chili feed at the North House Folk School.
Tour the retro-cool lighted decorations in Bayfront Festival Park, including a tree that dances to music, Dinosaurland and Penguin Park, and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There's free hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn and marshmallows to roast over fire pits. Bring cash or food to donate to food shelves. There will be fireworks at 5:30 p.m. on the last night.
This is the most authentic Old World Christmas market, with many German vendors who bring over toys, ornaments and sweets. There's a Children's Lantern Parade, appearances by the Christkind and entertainment most days. In Daley Plaza in the Loop.
This satellite of the famous Chicago market is in RiverEdge Park on the Fox River, with more than 50 vendors from around the world and daily entertainment.
This satellite of the famous downtown Christmas market is held outside Wrigley Field.
This outdoor European-style market on North Loop Green, near Target Field, features vendors and such German and Swiss favorites as Glühwein, raclette, pretzels and potato pancakes.
This satellite of the famous downtown Christmas market is held outside Wrigley Field.
The free display in Olin Park is open from dusk to dawn. Candy canes are handed out till 10 p.m.
Admission to the annual display of 2.5 million lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo is $7-$10 per person. Tickets are free on some Mondays. Reserve time slots in advance.
The season-long lights festival includes more than 500,000 lights throughout downtown's parks and streets.
More than 50 ethnic groups present music, dance, food and crafts from around the world at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center.
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